Reliable .22 for youngster ?
Looking at a new semi-auto for my son. He has shown me that he is safe and responsible with his bolt action and is ready to move on...... Marlin model 60 or Ruger 10/22? What good/bad experiences with feeding and reliability have you had with either one?
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I have both and really no problems out of either one. I have to clean the Marlin a little sooner to keep it from jamming. I like the detachable mags better then the tube feed 0 -
Have owned 2 Marlin's and have shot friends 10/22. Either one would be a good choice. 0 -
I'll have to vote Marlin 60 unless you want to trick the gun out in the future, then go with the 10/22. 0 -
has your son reached full size yet?
If not,get the Ruger as getting a 'gun he can grow into'..ie; the Marlin.. sucks , from the shooter's point of view.A gun that fits is far better.0 -
I've shot both extensively.
Both are highly reliable, though certain individual guns may not cycle reliably with certain kinds of ammo, particularly with low-velocity target type ammo, or with light bullets.
In practice, this isn't really a big deal. (Or at least it wasn't when .22 ammo was readily available!). You just find some ammo your gun likes and stick to it. If you need to use low-powered target ammo, or some unusual type that might pose a problem in a semi-automatic gun, you just use the bolt-action gun.
I've never had any problems with either gun with any particular ammo SHAPE in terms of consistent feeding.
Also in my experience, both of these guns are fairly reliable with the "bulk pack" milk-carton high velocity ammo.
My suggestion is just to buy whichever gun your son likes better.
If he doesn't have a preference, as a simple shooter, the Marlin 60 is less expensive, and a little easier to deal with. In stock form, personally, I prefer the size/shape of the Marlin 60, though that is highly subjective.
On the other hand, the 10/22 has far more parts and accessories, and from that perspective its easier to customize. You can literally build one into anything you like, including a match-type rifle, an AK clone, a bullpup, etc. This one will have a little more potential to grow with your son, both physically (in terms of substituting a longer stock) and technically (in terms of later adding things like match barrels, better triggers, high cap mags, etc).
I think most kids/teenagers prefer the 10/22 if only because you can slap in a 30 round magazine!0 -
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At some point in time nearly everyone ends up buying a 10-22 so I suggest getting it now. While I prefer that young shooters remain restricted to bolt action rifles, the Ruger offers a lot of versitality and can grow with him. 0 -
Take your pic from these auctions. I know its not one of your choices, but give them a good look. Much nicer than the Marlins, and gives the Ruger a very good run for its money. Yeah, yeah I know, you can take a 10/22 and do all this aftermarket "stuff" to it. Well if the Ruger is so great, why do you have to do anything to it?[:D][;)] Personally I think the trigger pull on the Ruger is horrendous.
BTW, I guess one of us should ask, how old is he?
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been thinking about getting my 8 year old a ruger 10/22 just because i know there are ajustable stocks out there for it. that way when he grows he can ajust the stock. 0 -
I'd go w/the 10/22 for the "clip" magazine over the tube fed. IMO much safer for youngsters because rounds have been known to get hung up or overlooked in a tube mag. Leading to accidental discharge.
W/a 10/22 you remove the magazine, clear the chamber and you KNOW there's no rounds hiding.0
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